# Porter, James W. Special Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Porter, James W. Special has filed 2 oil and gas drilling permits over the last 24 months, both in Hardin County, Texas, with the most recent permit dated August 21, 2025. All permits target the Gulf Coast Basin formation. Data is sourced from state regulatory filings and refreshed monthly.

## Key Takeaways

- Porter, James W. Special has 2 active drilling permits on file across Texas and Oklahoma as of June 2026
- All drilling activity is concentrated in Hardin County, Texas—no permits filed in Oklahoma during the 24-month lookback period
- Both permits target the Gulf Coast Basin (LA-TX) formation with no horizontal lateral footage specified
- The most recent permit was filed on August 21, 2025, for the WING, WILSON D. 339 well
- Permits represent planned wells that have not yet begun production as of the data refresh date
- Mineral owners near these permit locations may see new production activity and should consider obtaining a free valuation
- Data is sourced directly from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings
- Monthly refresh cycle ensures mineral owners have access to current drilling intelligence

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity:** Porter, James W. Special has filed 2 drilling permits over the last 24 months (lookback period). The most recent permit is dated August 21, 2025. Permit data represents applications for new wells the operator plans to drill, serving as a leading indicator of capital deployment.

**Geographic Concentration:** All 2 permits are concentrated in Hardin County, Texas. No permits were filed in Oklahoma during the 24-month period despite the page tracking both states.

**Formation Targeting:** Both permits target the Gulf Coast Basin (LA-TX) formation. No lateral length data is provided for either well, suggesting these may be vertical wells.

**Specific Permits:** The two wells permitted are the WING, WILSON D. 339 (API 4219933642) and WING, WILSON D. 338 (API 4219933643), both filed on the same date in August 2025.

**Data Methodology:** Permits are sourced from state regulator filings with the Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Data is current as of June 1, 2026, and refreshed on a monthly basis.

**Mineral Owner Implications:** Mineral owners with rights near these permit locations may see new production activity. The page encourages owners to obtain a free written valuation based on current permit, rig, and production data.

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